Disclaimer: I was
recently sent a Buff Thermal Hoodie to review as part of being a BibRave
Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador) and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again—I’m a cold weather
wimp. So when I was given the
opportunity to test out the Buff Thermal Hoodie I was pumped.
I love wearing hoods but neither my winter running jacket
nor my winter running vests have hoods.
Sure I can wear a hat but there’s nothing like a good old
hood.
When I first tried on my Buff Thermal Hoodie, the first word
that came to my mind was COZY! The hood
is so soft—and big! One thing that I’m
going to really like is that I have to braid my long hair on a run if I am
wearing a winter hat. With the hoodie, I
can wear a ponytail or a bun on the top of my head! #longhairdontcare
Another cool thing about the Buff Thermal Hoodie is that you can
wear it a few different ways. There are 2 layers
that you can wear around your neck for extra warmth OR you can pull one of the layers up to cover
your face. The layer to cover your face
is pretty thin, which I guess runners like because very it’s breathable fabric. From the point of view of the cold weather
wimp, I wish it were a little bit thicker and softer. I am used to my fuzzy Turtle Fur
heavyweight neck warmers. It will just
take a little getting used to.
Side note: Has any other Pros tried washing theirs yet?
I have been wearing my Buff Thermal Hoodie outside with Georgie but with my recent injury and the unpredictable Cape Cod
weather, I only had one opportunity to run in it. The hood was so big (not a negative, I
totally love the size) that it let a lot of wind inside making my ears cold. Cape Cod can be SO WINDY and it was wicked that day. I pulled the tassels super tight which
blocked my peripheral vision a bit.
[Run Jen Run Tip: Tuck the tassels inside your hoodie so they don’t hit
you in your face the whole run!] Next
super windy day, I’m totally wearing a headband under the hoodie OR maybe its
time to invest in Buff’s Windproof version!

My favorite part about the Buff Thermal Hoodie? This guy.
Happy running!
P.S Gangster G doesn’t quite get the concept but if the Buff
Thermal Hoodie makes the humans take her on more winter walks, she gives
it “2 paws up!”
sounds like sticking to Turtle Fur is the way to go...?
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